Intersystem Concepts (ICI) was founded by Steven Okonski and Gary Dickelman and incorporated in 1986 for the purposes of developing and bringing to market interactive software, primarily for education and training. Steve's background was in computer science and training. Since 1979, he had been designing and implementing training courses and other interactive multiuser software on Control Data's PLATO computer system. Gary's background was in mathematics and education. He had provided classroom training in school, government and corporate settings.